Whether it is a gift for the host or hostess of the evening, or the perfect holiday gift for a decor-junkie, handmade is always a great route to go. This roundup showcases some beautiful handcrafted items that keep you out of the malls and in the good graces of the recipient.

These adorable painted miniature houses make for a great token gift that won't take up too much space in a home. From The Haunted Hollow Tree, who also offers really interesting pyrography and mixed media works.

Suite One Studio offers this sweet set of four handmade plates with a beautiful aqua glaze. Perfect for the perpetual host or avid cook!

Give back the warm welcome with this woven Manila doormat. Karens Rope Work is a shop full of nautical themed pieces, no doubt inspired by the fact that she used to be a sailor!

This beautiful Great Big Bottle of Air Plant, by Tortoise Loves Donkeywould make the perfect gift for, oh, I don't know, someone who manages to kill all other plants?!? (Me!?!) Or really anyone who loves a striking but simple centerpiece.

Less and More created this simple, minimal, yet stylist wall clock out of solid oak. The clean style translates easily to many different interior styles, and would be a welcome addition to many homes.

The folks at Bark Decor create amazing products, like this throw pillow, using eco-friendly techniques, but still manage to keep their prices reasonable!

This intimately sized hand-sewn embroidery piece is a sweet gift for all sorts of folks--I can think of 10 friends, off the top of my head, that would love one! Merriweather Council makes them in a myriad of colors, as well, for all sorts of personalities.

I can see this mobile in a child's room as easily as in a grown-up room! Sweet handmade gift that helps make a house a home, from Creator B.

Handmade in their Vancouver workshop, Gwyneth and Tamra craft these wooden trays out of 100% North American White Oak. Breakfast in bed, anyone!?!